Clinical Support Worker

About NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to placing patients at the forefront of healthcare delivery, serving a community of 655,000 people across both urban and rural areas in North and South Lanarkshire. The organisation encompasses Acute Services with hospital operations across three main sites, Corporate, Property & Support Services, as well as integrated Primary Healthcare and Social Care Partnerships to provide comprehensive services to local populations.

Role Overview

As a Clinical Support Worker, you will be an essential member of a multidisciplinary team, assisting registered nurses by performing patient care responsibilities. This role often involves working independently to uphold hygiene, safety, and order within the ward setting. The specific duties may vary depending on the ward type and patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in continuous personal development aligned with individual and service needs.
• Participate in career growth planning including relevant training and education to enhance skills.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable National and Local policies, legislation, and procedures.
• Follow NHS Lanarkshire’s policies including Health and Safety, Security, Fire protocols, and Cardiac Arrest procedures to maintain confidentiality, safety, and resource efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Holds or is working towards SVQ III in healthcare or possesses equivalent experience in care environments.
• Capable of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary or agency teams.
• Exhibits strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effectively performs assigned patient care tasks, even in demanding conditions.

Benefits

• 35 days of annual leave including public holidays.
• Access to a generous NHS pension scheme.
• Progressive salary increments with annual reviews.
• Paid sick leave with increasing entitlement based on service duration.
• Exclusive NHS discounts and additional perks.

Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Lanarkshire values diversity and is devoted to cultivating an inclusive workforce where every individual can thrive regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience. The organisation especially encourages applications from those with care experience, including foster care, kinship care, or residential/secure children’s settings.

Contact Information

For informal inquiries, contact Senior Charge Nurse Joan Gold at Joan.Gold@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For recruitment process questions or application assistance, contact Recruitment Administrator Gemma Irwin at Gemma.Irwin@Lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.